Published in 1903, just sixty years after the term hypnotism was first introduced, this intriguing book delves into the understanding of hypnotism as it was known in its time. With a history that spans centuries, the practice gained immense popularity in the mid-to-late nineteenth century as a groundbreaking approach to exploring the human mind. While our comprehension of hypnotism has advanced significantly since then, this work offers a captivating glimpse into a technique that was once considered cutting-edge in the realm of medical science. (summary by Stuart Bell)

Published in 1903, just sixty years after the term hypnotism was first introduced, this intriguing book delves into the understanding of hypnotism as it was known in its time. With a history that spans centuries, the practice gained immense popularity in the mid-to-late nineteenth century as a groundbreaking approach to exploring the human mind. While our comprehension of hypnotism has advanced significantly since then, this work offers a captivating glimpse into a technique that was once considered cutting-edge in the realm of medical science. (summary by Stuart Bell)